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When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
When we have what we like 'tis hard to miss it.
Common report is not always wrong.
Common report is not always wrong.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
To wish to be cured is half way towards cure.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Still fisheth he that catcheth one.
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
Straining breaks the bow, and relaxation relieves the mind.
[Lat., Arcum intensio frangit, animum remissio.]
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
One may smile, and smile, and be a villain.
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Well may hee smell fire, whose gowne burnes.
[Well may he smell fire, whose gown burns.]
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
Forgetful of thy tomb thou buildest houses.
